Park Lakes - February 2015

Park Lakes

February 2015 Official Publication of Park Lakes Property

HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING WINNERS

Owners Association

Volume 3, Issue 2

UPCOMING EVENTS Park Lakes Texas Holdem Poker Tournament SATURDAY FEB. 21ST, 2015 6:00 PM

Best Home Decorated in Park Lakes Gated Warren Jones 9811 Brilliant Lake Dr.

The tournament will be held at the Splash Pad. Food, snacks and drinks will be provided. We will be following tournament rules. Please contact parklakesevents@gmail.com to reserve your seat. Maximum seats: 40. The first 3 places will be given a trophy and a gift card. The tournament is free to all Park Lakes Residents.

Park Lakes Eggstravaganza SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2015 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

Best Home Decorated in Park Lakes Village Carlos Aguiluz 9502 Echo Peak Ln.

This will take place in the Pavilion next to the Park Lakes Clubhouse. The egg hunts will be divided into four age groups (2 and under, 3-5, 6-8, 9 and up) and will start at 3:00 PM. Moonwalks, face painter, balloon artist and Peter Cottontail will also entertain residents while they are waiting for the egg hunts to start. Come and join the fun and enjoy the food, snacks and drinks. Please contact parklakesevents@ gmail.com for additional information.

We appreciate everyone who participated in this year’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest and hope to see you again next year!

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Park Lakes HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Park Lakes Property Owners Association

RealManage/Agent...............................................(866) 473-2573 SplashPad Texas Onsite Office..............................(281) 441-3557 Recreation Center Onsite Office..........................(281) 441-9955 Gate Attendant.....................................................(281) 441-1089 Houston National Golf Club...............................(281) 304-1400

Utilities

Comcast (Customer Service)................................(713) 341-1000 Electricity (TXU).................................................(800) 368-1398 Gas (Centerpoint)................................................(713) 659-2111 Trash (Republic Waste).........................................(281) 446-2030 Water & Sewer (EDP Water District)...................(832) 467-1599 Phone Service (Embarq).......................................(877) 213-1053 Electricity (Centerpoint–Report street light outage)........(713) 207-2222 Texas One Call System (Call Before you Dig)........................ 811

Property Tax Authorities

Harris County Tax...............................................(713) 368-2000 Harris MUD #400...............................................(281) 353-9809

Public Services

US Post Office......................................................(281) 540-1775 Toll Road EZ Tag.................................................(281) 875-3279 Voters/Auto Registration......................................(713) 368-2000 Drivers License Information.................................(281) 446-3391 Humble Area Chamber........................................(281) 446-2128

Police & Fire

Emergency............................................................................. 911 Constable/Precinct 4 (24-hr dispatch)..................(281) 376-3472 Harris Co. Sheriff’s Dept./Prec 4, Dist 2 (24-hr)......... (713) 221-6000 Eastex Fire Department........................................(281) 441-2244 Emergency Medical Service................................. (281) 446-7889 Poison Control.....................................................(800) 222-1222 Humble Animal Control......................................(281) 446-2337 Texas DPS............................................................(281) 446-3391

Area Hospitals

Renaissance Northeast Surgery.............................(281) 446-4053 Kingwood Medical Center...................................(281) 348-8000 Northeast Medical Center Hospital......................(281) 540-7700 Memorial Hermann Hospital (The Woodlands)........(281) 364-2300

Public Schools

Humble ISD........................................................(281) 641-1000 Park Lakes Elementary (K-6)................................(281) 641-3200 Humble Middle School (7-8)...............................(281) 641-4000 Summer Creek High School (9-12)......................(281) 641-5400

Private Schools

Holy Trinity.........................................................(281) 459-4323 St. Mary Magdalene Catholic...............................(281) 446-8535 The Christian School of Kingwood......................(281) 359-4929 Humble Christian School.....................................(281) 441-1313 2

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BOARD MEMBERS Linda Houston......................Land Tejas – President (Voting Member) Thomas Mosa.........Homeowner - 1st Vice President (Voting Member) ……………………………………parklakesthomas@gmail.com Al Brende.................Land Tejas – 2nd Vice President (Voting Member) Rachel Gwin..........................Land Tejas – Secretary (Voting Member) Raj Allada..........................Homeowner – Treasurer (Voting Member) ………………………………………parklakesraj@gmail.com Kennetha Smith-Tolbert............Homeowner (non-voting member) …………………………………parklakeskennetha@gmail.com Shepard Cross...........................Homeowner (non-voting member) …………………………………parklakes_srcross@yahoo.com Sonya Clay-Lewis....................Homeowner (non-voting member) …………………………………parklakessonya@gmail.com LaShonda Ramdass.................Homeowner (non-voting member) …………………………………parklakesshonda@gmail.com Charles Williams.....................Homeowner (non-voting member) …………………………………parklakescharles@gmail.com

TO CONTACT THE BOARD: Please address the Board of Directors via your representative, Crest Management Karen Janczak (281) 945-4632 Karen.janczak@crest-management.com You may also contact the board members directly with the listed emails.

CREST MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Karen Janczak ...................................................Property Manager .............................(maintenance items, contractors, board requests) ...................281-945-4632, karen.janczak@crest-management.com Andrea Garcia......................................Assistant Property Manager ...........................................(Deed restrictions violations and ACC) ...........................281-945-4627, andreag@crest-management.com Ashley Howard......................................On Site Assistant Manager ..........................(Rentals access cards general community inquiries) ..................281-441-9955, ashley.howard@crest-management.com Ashley Martin.........................................Community Accountant ..................................................(payment and accounting matters) ...................281-945-4621, ashley.martin@crest-management.com

Crest Management Company, AAMC P.O. Box 219320 Houston, TX 77218-9320 Phone: 281-579-0761 Fax: 281-579-7062 www.crest-management.com

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Park Lakes HOURS & TELEPHONE NUMBERS Park Lakes Splash Pad Texas The splash pad is closed for the season.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION EZ Tag Access

To make access to your community easier, please stop by the Recreation center with your Harris County EZ Tag # so you may access the gates using the EZ Tag lanes. Use of your EZ tag for community gate assess will not result any charges to your EZ Tag. Please note that TxTag does not currently work with the association’s EZ Tag system.

Park Lakes Recreation Center Office Phone #: 281-441-9955 Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 AM until 6:30 PM

Fitness Center

7 Days a week – 4:30 AM until 11:30 PM ** Hours are subject to change**

On Site Community Manager: Ashley Howard Please visit or contact the recreation center for access to the amenities

Access Control

The guard facilities are put in place for your protection. If you do not have a vehicle sticker please stop by the recreation center office as soon as possible to obtain one. If for any reason you have trouble getting to the recreation center to retrieve your sticker please call or email the on-site assistant manager, Ashley Howard, at 281-441-9955 or Ashley.howard@ crest-management.com.

As a reminder, please advise your guest to provide your address to the guards when visiting. This will assist in moving the line as quickly as possible making the process easier for all guests entering the property.

The call list is designed as another form of protection from un-wanted guests. If you would like to be added or removed from the call list please email or call the onsite assistant manager, Ashley Howard, at Ashley. howard@crest-management.com or 281-441-9955.

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Important Trash Information Please remember that unless it is trash pickup day, your trashcans (and bags of trash) must be places out of public view.

Do not Store your trashcans in front of your garage or on the side of your home

HEAVY/BULK TRASH INFO Heavy trash days are the 2nd Monday of the month Heavy trash that qualifies are Household Item and Yard/Tree Debris • Bulk trash cannot be placed on the curb for collection earlier than three (3) work days prior to collection day.

• Some of the unaccepted items include: tree trunks, stumps, hazardous waste, and construction and demolition debris, manufacturing process debris, loose or dangerous refuse.

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FAQ REGARDING TRASH CANS Q: What is the decision about the trash cans?

A: These trash can options were approved by the board and do not require an ACC application Option 1 – a 6 foot fence panel using six inch notched cedar pickets with a minimum of two rails of two inch by four inch treated wood and four inch by four inch treated post. All pickets must face the street.

Option 2 – a 6 foot lattice panel using lattice that is treated and less than or equal to 2 inch square with a minimum of two rails of two inch by four inch treated wood and four inch by four inch treated post. Lattice must face the street and landscaping must be planted in front of lattice which screens the view of the cans from the street.

If you have any questions regarding this decision please contact Karen Janczack at karen.janczak@crest-management.com or at 281-945-4632

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Park Lakes LAWN MAINTENANCE In the case of visible neglect of lawn maintenance and unresponsiveness from the residents, the HOA reserves the right to mow and or edge the resident’s lawn and charge them for the services rendered. A flat $ 80 fee will be charged to the homeowner, regardless of whether the entire lawn will need maintenance, or if only edging (sidewalks, driveways, etc. ) is required. The HOA has discretion as to which services are needed at the time of service.

For more information on Deed Restrictions please visit http:// www.canyongate.com/communities/park

Street Trees & Tree Stakes

It is a good time to review the trees on your property and undertake trimming and maintenance, as necessary. Remember to give special attention to your trees, those that are situated between the sidewalk and road. As live oaks mature, their branches have a tendency to dip towards the ground and their canopy needs to be thinned and trimmed. The canopy of street trees needs to be pruned to ensure that the branches do not impede passing traffic. Unused tree stake should also be removed, as they can become unsightly.

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RENTAL INFORMATION SPLASH PAD CABANA The Cabana for the splash pad is available for rental throughout the year You will be reserving the cabana are which gives you access to the bathrooms and the kitchen area as well as tables and chairs for your event.

Rentals are available: Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM *Note the actual splash Pad cannot be reserved for an event, the splashpad is community property.

http://www.canyongate.com/communities/park/

PAVILION / BASKETBALL COURT

Features of the Park Lakes Community Intranet: • Receive email blasts from the association (association news and announcements, community events, local area happenings and more).

• Resident Directory • Classifieds • Current Events and Activities • Documents and Forms (ACC guidelines, restrictions financials, etc.)

This space is also available for rental if you want to have an outside event. We offer tables and chairs that can be used in that area Rentals are available: Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

You can also sign up for the email list with Crest Management http://www.crest-management.com/ You can find Park Lakes under the community tab to access management information such as copies of the articles and by laws of the community payment plans and collection procedures for HOA dues as well as policies for parking The Association doesn’t verify, endorse, or approve any products, information, or opinions mentioned at Association sponsored functions or contain in this community newsletter.

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CLUBHOUSE/ RECREATION CENTER We have the clubhouse available for rentals, you will have access to the patio area usage of the pool (during pool season) and the clubhouse living space as well and the kitchen and bathrooms During business hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM After business hours: Tuesday – Saturday 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM (Mondays and Sundays are considered after business hours; please contact recreation office about rentals on these days) If you want any information regarding the rentals and also reserve a date to rent any of these amenities please call Ashley Howard at 281441-9955 or via email at Ashley.howard@crest-management.com * You are permitted to book an event 3 months in advance** *All deposit checks will be held by the office personnel until the time of the event** *All events would be pending approval by the board prior to event date ** *In order to book one of the areas for an event all HOA dues must be in good standings** Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

Park Lakes The Park Lakes Newsletter is a private publication published by Peel, Inc. It is not sanctioned by any homeowners association or organization, nor is it subject to the approval of any homeowners association or organization, nor is it intended, nor implied to replace any publication that may be published by or on behalf of any homeowners association or organization. At no time will any source be allowed to use The Park Lakes Newsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in the newsletter is exclusively for the private use of Peel, Inc. DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees.

Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. * The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. * Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. * Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.

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FAQ Q: What are out HOA Fees used to pay for?

A: HOA Fees are used for the overall operation and maintenance of the community. Your community currently has master planned landscaping, a Splash Pad, fitness facility, gate attendants, insurance coverage, professional management service, community website hosting, event coordination, legal representation, community utilities, streetlights, and more !

New to the Community The Call list is designed to act as even more protection for you and your family. You will be contacted at a phone number of your choosing when you have residents at the gate in order for the guards to grant access to your home.

If you want to be added on the call list please email or call Ashley Howard Phone: 281-441-9955 Email: Ashley.howard@crest-management.com

WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED? Be on the look out for committee meetings! Meetings will be held at the clubhouse. Currently, we have five committees.

1. Adopt A School LaShonda Ramdass - parklakesshonda@gmail.com

2. Landscaping Sonya Clay Lewis - parklakessonya@gmail.com

3. Communications Thomas Mosa - parklakesthomas@gmail.com

4. Traffic/Safety

If you are new to the community and have not done this yet please Charles Williams - parklakescharles@gmail.com do this a soon as possible Please stop by the Recreation center or go to www.crest5. Social Events management.com under Park Lakes and fill out a Vehicle registration form.

Raj Allada - parklakesraj@gmail.com We’re glad that you have chosen Park Lakes to be your new home! When advertising any licensed products, you must also print the trademark l Please register at the onsite community office to get access to the It is aPlease the above member for more information. legal contact requirement that board you use the copyright line listed with the produ Fitness center, pools, and other community amenities.

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